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T he Amer i c a n Concr e t e Pav emen t
Association is encouraging early registration
for its 53rd Annual Meeting on November 29
through December 1, in Austin, Texas.
ACPA is inviting to the three-day meeting all
association members and affiliates, as well as
others in the concrete pavement industry; trans-
portation agencies; airport owners and owners’
representatives; consultants; and others with an
interest in concrete pavements.
The meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency
Austin, which is set on Lady Bird Lake. The hotel
offers views of Austin’s skyline and is located in
the heart of the city’s vibrant downtown area.
Popular attractions in the area include the 6th
Street Entertainment District, Warehouse Res-
taurant District, and South Congress (SOCO)
shopping and dining district.
About the Meeting
ACPA’s Annual Meeting promises to be packed
with practical and useful information that
represents concrete industry best practices,
emerging trends, technical challenges, andmore.
The exciting program this year will include task
force and committee meetings, where you have
the opportunity to help change specifications and
standards, influence public policy, and make a
positive impact that can benefit your company
and others in the industry.
The event begins onNovember 29with committee
and task force meetings that address current and
emerging challenges and opportunities.
The meeting continues on November 30 with
ACPA’s Strategic Advisory Committee meeting,
followed by the general session of ACPA’s popular
Concrete Pavement University (CPU). CPU is
the industry’s premier education, training, and
technology transfer event. Also scheduled for
November 30 is a special session on performance-
based specifications, an important and timely
topic for industry and agencies/owners alike.
CPU continues on the morning of December 1
with a full day of breakout sessions that cover
ACPA Annual Meeting Set for Late November
The Hyatt Regency Austin, in the heart of the capital city’s vibrant downtown area, is the site of ACPA’s 53rd Annual Meeting. Photo: Hyatt Hotels Corporation.